The Foundation in Design is an excellent course for students who are not sure of which design degree programme they want to enter but would like to build solid design fundamentals. You will learn about the various types of design courses and then be able to choose the right one for your degree studies. Upon completion of the Foundation in Design, students may continue on to degree programmes in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Fashion Design, Animation, Interior Design and even Architecture.

Choosing the right course to study in Malaysia after high school is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life.

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Study at the Best Private Universities in Malaysia for the Foundation in Design Leading to Top Design Degree Programmes

We didn’t know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The “famous” college that we had planned to join hadn’t even won any awards in interior design.Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College

It is important to choose the best university in Malaysia for your design studies. Choose the design school based on the reputation & ranking of the university, accreditation of its courses, the suitability of the course against your academic results and career goals, tuition fees, quality of lecturers, facilities, friends & family, and more. Two of Malaysia’s top private universities for design that offer the Foundation in Design programme are Taylor’s University and First City University College.

The Best Foundation in Design Programme at Malaysia’s Top 3 Design School Taylor’s University in Malaysia

Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus encompasses a modern, functional design with state-of-the-art facilities together with lush greenery and its trademark 5.5 acre lake

The 1-year Top Rated Foundation in Design programme at Taylor’s University provides students a solid education in design fundamentals. The Foundation in Design at Taylor’s University emphasises learning by doing, learning takes place beyond the classroom via design trips, industry interaction and site visits, competitions, and other activities.

Students with 3 credits may go for the Diploma courses while students after SPM or O-Levels with at least 5 credits including the relevant subjects may enter Taylor’s University Foundation in Design for 1 year before continuing on to the degree programmes:

Taylor’s University Foundation in Design programme is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a future in various specialisations of art and design such as interior design, graphic design, multimedia design and even interior architecture. Emphasising learning by doing, learning takes place beyond the classroom via design trips, industry interaction and site visits, competitions, and other activities.

The 1-year Foundation in Design at Taylor’s University has intakes in January, March and July of each year.

Programme Structure for the Foundation in Design at Taylor’s University

Semester 1

Taylor’s University interactive multimedia design student portfolio

Fundamental Drawing

Two-Dimensional Design Studies

Creative Thinking Skills

Printmaking

English I

Semester 2

3Dimensional Design (Sculpture)

English II

Contextual Studies

Elective I

Elective II

Electives

Taylor’s University interior design student portfolio

Semester 2 (Electives I/II)

Public Speaking Skills

Introduction to Photography

Introduction to Spatial Design

Figure Drawing

The Best Design Facilities at Taylor’s University

Facilitating Design Thinking

The deliberately-crafted workspaces are conducive and serve as viable platforms for intellectual discourse and knowledge exchange with peers and faculty members.

Carpentry Workshop

The Carpentry Workshop allows students to visualise and translate their ideas from a concept into a solid, presentable form.

Photography Studio

The studio is equipped with a range of lamps, diffusors, reflectors and a variety of backdrop materials.

Design Mac lab

The Design Mac Lab is equipped with the latest industry standard design software and hardware.

Drawing Rooms

The Drawing Rooms are equipped with easels stands and drawing tables and are dedicated spaces for students to learn the use of a variety of media and materials.

Printmaking Room

The Printmaking Room provides hands-on exposure to the printmaking processes using a variety of printing techniques and book binding.

Multimedia Lab

The Multimedia Lab is equipped with powerful machines that allow students to work on 3-dimensional (3D) and animation projects, pushing the boundaries of digital expression.

Centre of Design and Architecture (CODA)

A dedicated space where students are able to conduct art exhibitions and display their work in a public setting while observing the responses of viewers. International artists are also invited to display their artwork in the gallery from time to time.

Award-Winning Design School at Taylor’s University

Taylor’s University interior design student portfolio

2016

Top 3 in Malaysia according to QS World University Ranking for Art & Design

Awards in 4 out of 5 categories at the Interior Design Confederation of Singapore (IDCS) SPADE Awards

2009

Overall winner and 4 Awards MSID 4Belas Interior Design Competition

Industry Exposure for Design Students at Taylor’s University

At The Design School, we apply the best of analytical and creative thinking to produce design graduates who are equipped to play a strategic role in shaping the profitability and success of organisations. The School teaches students how to understand consumers’ needs and behaviours, challenge conventions and think outside the box.

Local & International Design Showcase

Students participate in prestigious exhibitions and unique showcases at national and international levels, competing against peers, industry members and promising designers from around the world. This provides students with a platform for creative networking and to strengthen their design portfolio.

Industry Collaborations

Students engage in strategic collaborations with industry leaders to effectively understand, analyse, communicate and present creative and complex design solutions that address and solve real-world challenges faced by organisations.

This provides them with first-hand insight and exposure to the industry. Over the years, students have worked on several projects with various organisations including:

Ogilvy & Mather Malaysia

IKEA Malaysia

Leo Burnett Malaysia

Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia

Rip Curl Malaysia

Roar Studio Sdn. Bhd

Bank Negara Art Gallery & Museum

Design Haus

Design Haus is a society formed by and for the students at TDS, dedicated to celebrating design and its contributions to visual culture and society. Through its multiple activities, Design Haus aims to inspire TDS students and engage the public through greater understanding and appreciation of good design.

Graduate Showcase

Final-year students showcase their work to peers, academics and industry members to obtain valuable feedback, enabling them to gain multiple perspectives on their work. The event provides an avenue for members of the public and industry leaders to interact with designers in an informal setting. Students will also manage and co-ordinate various aspects of the event as a team, including sponsorship and publicity.

Ogilvy & Mather Malaysia

Field Trips

Students undertake educational visits to various places of interest, including art galleries, agencies, factories and more, to gain insights and witness the concept of design and interior architecture in practice.

Kellie’s Castle & Sekeping Kong Heng, Perak

Site Visits

Taylor’s University graphic design student portfolio

Students gain exposure to realistic and physical built environments through site visits. These visits enable students to put their design theories into practice, while teaching them the purpose and process of space creation as well as how to compose and analyse space.

Designed for Success

The School actively engages in consultancy support with the industry throughout Asia, establishing valuable linkages and extending the learning experience beyond the classroom. Our students are given the opportunity to work alongside professionals on various real-world projects and case studies, participate in local and international competitions, undergo industry attachments, participate in lecture series, and exhibit their work to peers, academics and industry members.

Taylor’s Design School Lecture Series

Organised throughout the academic year, the Lecture Series provides students with valuable exposure to the industry, insights into current developments and issues that may impact their future practices. These interactive sessions are conducted by leading industry professionals:

Students after SPM who are interested in design courses should take note that some universities do not take in students with A-Levels, STPM or Pre-University programs that do not contain any design subjects. Therefore, if you have taken the STPM or A-Levels without any design subjects, you won’t be able to enter into the degree in design.

The one-year Foundation in Design programme at First City University College provides a general art & design education to enable students to gain experience in practical studio work, 2D and 3D designs, research and writing. It develops student’s skills on visual analysis, fundamental drawing, colour studies, research and critical writing skills.

The Foundation programme also equips students with creative, intellectual and critical skills before progressing to the

degree programmes as it provides personal diagnostic appraisal which will aid students in a specific design discipline in the degree programmes.

Gan Su Yi and Cheok Yi Chi won 2nd and 3rd prize respectively in the 2013 Bristol Student Design Competition organised by the leading and highly regarded furniture manufacturers in providing office furniture and seating- in collaboration with Majlis Rekabentuk Malaysia (MRM)

Third place in the 2012 Veloster Rev it Up Inter-College Challenge by Hyundai

Thirteen of KBU’s graduands have bagged the First Class Honours degree awards in the field of Graphic Design, Interior Architecture and Design and Software Engineering, in which the degree programmes are conducted in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, UK. Chu Sze Yong (Interior Architecture & Design) graduate was presented the Student of the Year Award.

Lee Jin Yin and Lydia Low, Year 2 Graphic Design students, collaborated with IM Magazine to produce their magazine cover for the July 2012 issue.

Katherine Goh, Year 2 Graphic Design student, won the Consolation Prize under the New Media Category for the Peri-fy Your Art Competition 2012

Bernadette Quah Paik Choo was named the winner of the Ideation Award 2011 by Malaysia International Furniture Fair (MIFF)

Entry Requirements to Join the Design Courses at First City University College

The diploma is 2.5 years and after that, you can enter into Year 2 of the Nottingham Trent degree

We didn’t know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The “famous” college that we had planned to join hadn’t even won any awards in interior design.Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College

programme. You will not be able to take the PTPN Loan for the Certificate, Diploma or Degree.

Students with the necessary 3 credits in SPM can apply for the PTPN Loan for their Diploma. There is also no PTPN loan for Foundation studies. PTPN Loan is also available for the degree course.

You will need at least 3 credits in SPM to join the Diploma. After that, you can enter into Year 2 of the Nottingham Trent University, UK degree for another 2 years.

First City University College offers value for money and the Diploma is probably the most affordable and the students have access to excellent facilities. In addition, you will be getting a UK degree at an affordable price.

You can also go into the Foundation in Design after your SPM with 5 credits. After the Foundation, you can choose from the following UK Dual Award degrees awarded by top ranked Manchester Metropolitan University, UK:

First City University College Design Students are Taught by qualified and experienced lecturers

Dr. Debbie Gan shares invaluable knowledge and experience to the design students at First City University College

Dr. Debbie Gan Siew Siew, Deputy Head, School of Art & Design, currently manages and teaches the undergraduate graphic design programme at First City University College. Her experience in higher education spans over 6 years, teaching at BA and MA level in the UK and Malaysia.

She received her MA with Distinction in Graphic Design and subsequently her PhD at the Nottingham Trent University, exploring the role graphic design in the national branding of emergent nations through a variety of design research methods.

She has been invited to speak at various talks and design events, and has participated in several national and international design conferences. Debbie is also a design practitioner, providing consultations on design projects on a regular basis.

She is currently writing a book, co-authored with Dr. Anthony Crabbe. Debbiehopes that the combination of design, teaching, and research practices, as well as her national and international influences will enable her to develop and share a greater understanding of the world in which we live.

Debbie Gan Siew Siew, the first and only winner of the 2005 Keith Short Scholarship awarded by the Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK., is now at the university to pursue herMA in Graphic Design.

The Keith Short Scholarship Award offers full scholarship to students and is open to students ofNTU overseas collaborative partners, including Malaysia.Debbie who is the former student of KBU International College (KBU) graduated with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design (an NTU franchised programme conducted at the School of Design, KBU).

Excellent Tertiary Education in Malaysia at First City University College

Students at First City University College will, therefore, receive a holistic education.

I met EduSpiral a few years ago after completing my Diploma at LKW. I wanted to continue my degree at a better university & EduSpiral showed the number of awards won by First City University College for interior design which convinced me.Jun Hao at his graduation showcase, Interior Design at First City University College

The main objective of First City UC is to provide higher education opportunities to young Malaysians and foreign nationals in a wide range of academic and professional fields such as Engineering, Computing/ICT/Software Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism, Business and Art & Design. Quality education is the hallmark of First City UC with the intended outcome of producing highly employable graduates in a knowledge-based economy.

In line with First City University College’s mission of providing Quality Education and achieving a high level of employability of its graduates, the University College collaborates with established universities in the United Kingdom to offer 3+0 degree programmes, as well as professional bodies and established examination bodies.

Quality education at First City University College is further underpinned by the university college’s compliance with the requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the constant monitoring carried out by the College’s very own Quality Assurance Department and FCUC’s foreign university partners.

From EduSpiral’s experience, FCUC offers very affordable certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate programmes that are supported by excellent facilities. Their fees are inexpensive compared even to some shoplot colleges! Students are definitely getting more than their worth at First City UC.

First City University College provides a safe off-campus accommodation which is just across the road. Deserving students can apply for the scholarships as well.

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We didn’t know that First City University College had won many awards for Interior Design until EduSpiral showed us the awards. The “famous” college that we had planned to join hadn’t even won any awards in interior design.Zhi Yih & Chin Xien, Foundation in Design at First City University College

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